My teacher at the arts center here "taught" gesture drawing but never explained it this way. I think it might have been that she explained it in light and flowy "artsy" terms, that I simply did not understand, and without actually discussing how it is done. This is the first time I've been able to catch on to what gesture drawing IS and how to do it. This was extremely helpful. Thank you, Dianne.
You will be surprised how spontaneous your drawing will become it you make these practice exercises a daily routine. I'm so glad you found these helpful.
Such a great teacher you are, Dianne!!! Thank you so much for all your teachings!! Each of your videos is the perfect complement for your "Finding Freedom to Create" book.
Thank you so much. I finally understand what gesture drawing is. On a side note, what is the type of your easel called? I didn't know that you can place a sketchbook on an easel.
This way of holding the pencil works best when working with the paper in a vertical position. For working in your sketchbook, hold it the way it works best for you. Your arm movement is more important than how you hold the pencil.
Videos by men everywhere, no one explained a method of learning properly. I stay here for 5 minutes, then I knowwhat to practice for the next week, Thanks, female!
Gesture drawing is drawing the movement of a subject rather than focusing on its shape. It's quick rather than deliberate and learning to do gesture drawing allows us to capture the life of a subject quickly-in the moment. Many of drawings we have by Rembrandt, Michelangelo and other masters are gesture drawings.
It is hard because you are TRYING to get a likeness. Switch your attention to the structure of the face - things such as the proportional distance between eyebrows, bottom of nose, and mouth. You might find Yupi's approach helpful - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fbVoVtJulX8.html
